how often do you polish?

[IMADreamer]

I hope this isn't a really dumb question but last month I learned I'm not waxing enough so now I'm wondering if I'm polishing enough or too much? lol

 

So here's the story, I've only had to use S&H on a couple spots really where I had some bad scratches, but I've used the white pad and FMP on the whole car atleast twice, and in some spots a couple more times. While I've been using the PC for a good year or so I'm still pretty new at it so I'm wondering exactly how much can I polish before I start running low on clear coat? I assume that unless a big scratch develops I shouldn't have the use the S&H ever again, but I know an occasional polishing really makes the paint on my sunburst orange pop so I'm just wondering when I need to be thinking about polishing.

 

Thanks.

[XQIZT]

 

I'd imagine that the answer is "polish when it needs it" and "FMP is so mild, you're in little danger of getting through the clear in your lifetime" BUT, I am interested in the official answer.

 

If you are constantly seeing swirls, you might need to reevaluate your washing steps to make sure that you are not prematurely introducing swirls that can be avoided. Obviously a daily driver, by their very nature, don't stay pristine, so thats another thing that could lead to you needing to polish more often.

[mc2hill]

 

I'd imagine that the answer is "polish when it needs it" and "FMP is so mild, you're in little danger of getting through the clear in your lifetime" BUT, I am interested in the official answer.

 

If you are constantly seeing swirls, you might need to reevaluate your washing steps to make sure that you are not prematurely introducing swirls that can be avoided. Obviously a daily driver, by their very nature, don't stay pristine, so thats another thing that could lead to you needing to polish more often.

 

Excellent answer Mike!

[IMADreamer]

 

I'd imagine that the answer is "polish when it needs it" and "FMP is so mild, you're in little danger of getting through the clear in your lifetime" BUT, I am interested in the official answer.

 

If you are constantly seeing swirls, you might need to reevaluate your washing steps to make sure that you are not prematurely introducing swirls that can be avoided. Obviously a daily driver, by their very nature, don't stay pristine, so thats another thing that could lead to you needing to polish more often.

 

 

It's my daily driver so it gets those little imperfections that come out of no where. Swirls haven't been a huge problem since I joined this site but I still get them after a seasons worth of washing.

[Chris@Adams]

If you want that extra pop without polishing or waxing use BSG!

[RedVette]

I am very "old school" and I believe you can never wax it enough!! I "wax" almost daily. But the smiles that it brings are well worth the effort. I hope that answers your question!:glasses:

[coolth]

To answer your ? every Spring and Fall you should do a complete full detail. Like most on this thread i enjoy waxing every couple of weeks or every month. You can polish your ride every four months with a wax job after and your paint will not wear out.